noun🔗ShareFingerabdruck(forensics) The residue left by a person's finger that can be made visible by a process such as powder dusting; a latent fingerprint."The detective carefully lifted the latent fingerprint from the windowsill. "Der Detektiv hob den Fingerabdruck vorsichtig vom Fensterbrett ab.policelawsignprocessmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLatenter Faktor, zugrunde liegende UrsacheAn underlying cause that can be inferred from statistical correlations; factor."The latent cause of the students' declining grades was a lack of engagement in class activities. "Die zugrunde liegende Ursache für die sinkenden Noten der Schüler war mangelndes Engagement bei den Klassenaktivitäten.theorysciencestatisticssystemlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas LatenteAnything that is latent."The latent fear of public speaking was a significant obstacle to her career goals. "Die latente Angst vor dem öffentlichen Reden war ein erhebliches Hindernis für ihre Karriereziele.possibilitythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareverborgen, schlummerndExisting or present but concealed or inactive."The old camera had a latent defect that only appeared when taking pictures in bright sunlight. "Die alte Kamera hatte einen verborgenen Defekt, der nur bei Aufnahmen in hellem Sonnenlicht auftrat.theorysciencemindconditionpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLatent, verborgen(of a virus) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant."The chickenpox virus can remain latent in the body for many years, sometimes causing shingles later in life. "Das Windpockenvirus kann jahrelang latent im Körper verbleiben und manchmal später im Leben Gürtelrose verursachen.virusmedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareverborgen, schlummerndLying dormant or hidden until circumstances are suitable for development or manifestation."The seeds of ambition remained latent within her until a new opportunity arose at work. "Die Samen des Ehrgeizes blieben in ihr verborgen, bis sich eine neue Gelegenheit bei der Arbeit ergab.possibilityconditionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
